Loretta Young-Wright
LCSW with 35 years' experience in trauma and anxiety
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About
Loretta Young-Wright is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 35 years of clinical experience based in Illinois. Her background includes work in child welfare and educational settings, and she has worked with a broad range of client populations. This history has informed an ability to adapt interventions to meet each person’s circumstances and goals.
Loretta’s clinical interests include stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, and self-esteem. She uses a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach and integrates evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness-based practices, and solution-focused techniques. She aims to engage collaboratively with each person to identify practical steps and coping strategies.
She emphasizes cultural responsiveness and a respectful, non-judgmental therapeutic space. Loretta also supports clients through online care, seeking to preserve strong therapeutic connection in virtual formats while helping individuals build self-awareness, practical skills, and resilience as they navigate life changes and emotional challenges.
Loretta’s clinical interests include stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, and self-esteem. She uses a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach and integrates evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness-based practices, and solution-focused techniques. She aims to engage collaboratively with each person to identify practical steps and coping strategies.
She emphasizes cultural responsiveness and a respectful, non-judgmental therapeutic space. Loretta also supports clients through online care, seeking to preserve strong therapeutic connection in virtual formats while helping individuals build self-awareness, practical skills, and resilience as they navigate life changes and emotional challenges.
- Location:
- Illinois, United States
- Years Experience:
- 35
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Self esteem
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: IL LCSW 149.003625
- NPI Number: 1598929614
- License: LCSW (Illinois)
Online therapy and approach
Loretta adapts her clinical approach for remote work and focuses on maintaining a collaborative therapeutic relationship via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. She views the therapeutic relationship as central and works to make virtual sessions feel purposeful and connected.
She commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Mindfulness-based interventions are used to strengthen present-moment awareness and stress management skills. Solution-focused techniques help set concrete, short-term goals and build on existing strengths. Together these approaches support practical problem solving and skill building.
Clients who prefer structured techniques, a collaborative goal-setting process, and a strengths-oriented frame may find a good fit. Communication options include video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences for remote sessions.
What is Loretta Young-Wright's clinical experience?
She has 35 years of experience providing mental health services across settings such as child welfare and education.
What are her credentials and licensure?
Loretta is an LCSW licensed in Illinois. License: IL LCSW 149.003625.
Which languages does she speak?
The profile indicates she conducts sessions in English.
Where is she located?
She is based in Illinois.
How can clients work with her online?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does she accept international clients?
The profile indicates she is not accepting international clients.
What does it cost to work with her?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
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